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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Education include team learning, virtual teams, and team decision-making.Mr. Francisco Cima Francisco Cima is a PhD student of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at Old Dominion University. He obtained his Masters in Business Planning and Regional Development from the Technological Institute of Merida. His areas of interest are innovDanielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Reflections of Undergraduate Engineering Students Completing a Cross-Disciplinary Robotics Project with Pre-Service Teachers and Fifth Graders in an Electromechanical Systems CourseAbstract. Engineering is becoming increasingly cross

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver

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activities that can be used throughout various engineering andcomputer science courses from first year to upper division [5].As part of this project, the University of Denver (DU) has developed and implemented severalactivities, including a group-based hairdryer design task for second year thermodynamicsstudents. The pilot of the activity took place in spring of 2019 and this initial experience waspresented at ASEE in 2020 [6]. Since then, the activity has been run four times and iterated tohelp strengthen the goals of the activity and assess its effectiveness. Changes since the initialpilot have included options for remote courses, added reflection time, and a focus on overalldesign process instead of detailed mathematical questions. The current

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Min Jung Lee, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University

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were morecapable of quality work than the engineering students in the comparison group. Moreover,preliminary results showed a significant drop in scores for expecting quality and having relevantKSA during the peak of COVID during online instruction and performance of both projects,followed by a rise in mean scores during the return to in-person classes. Reflections fromavailable qualitative data were paired to help understand the quantitative data results further.IntroductionThe increasingly interdisciplinary nature of the modern work environment requires engineeringprofessionals to have the ability to communicate and collaborate with others within and outsidedisciplinary boundaries [1],[2]. Further, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deepika Ganesh, University of Michigan; Carissa Yim, University of Michigan

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collaborative skills,and solving complex problems. Many of these works present effective techniques to augment the learningprocess, whereas our study places emphasis on methods to improve students’ ability to synthesize andcommunicate their learned knowledge to a broad audience.This study explores the potential of Gala – a new, open-source, case-based learning platform – to helpstudents meaningfully package and present their learnings from project, problem, and service-basedlearning. Gala’s digital, open-access structure and focus on sustainability education attracts creators withdiverse expertise, intent, and backgrounds [8,9]. The variety of creator’s interests is reflected in Figure 1,which highlights the spread of case studies across the globe. The

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Todd M. Fernandez, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Edward Torello, Georgia Institute of Technology

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the process of the coursedevelopment. These included course syllabi, assignments, and grading rubrics. Second, was the firstauthor’s ongoing reflection and further discussion of his experiences during the analysis process (i.e.,member checking and structured reflection).Facilitated autoethnographyAutoethnographic methods, generally, focus on analyzing a researcher’s own stories of their personalexperiences [22]. Analyzing such experiences aids understanding of and connection to the broader world(e.g., cultural, social) in which those stories exist. Doing so enables researchers to critically examine thedominant narratives and themes in which those experiences otherwise exist without question or analysis[15]. Autoethnographic research is useful

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 12: Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware; Teri Kristine Reed, University of Oklahoma; Angela E. Arndt

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not calculate the centroid. Both made reference to not using this skill in other courses and typically dealing with simple shapes (i.e. squares and rectangles) or using tabulated values of centroids. Neither had “prepped” for this topic in the statics course yet. Solution Evaluation & Do participants reflect Relatively few students reflected on any of their work Sense-Making on their work as they as they progressed through the problem. Only two solve the problem? students were

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MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

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collected from undergraduate engineering students assigned to groups in thecomparison and treatment conditions from Fall 2019 to Fall 2022. Data was collectedelectronically through the CATME teammate evaluations and project reflections(treatment, n = 137; comparison, n = 112). CATME uses a series of questions assessed on a5-point Likert scale. Quantitative analysis using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Covariance(ANCOVA) showed that engineering students in the treatment group expected more quality,were more satisfied, and had more task commitment than engineering students working withintheir discipline. However, no statistically significant differences were observed for teamworkeffectiveness categories such as contribution to the team’s work

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Nihad Awartani, University of Cincinnati; Iman Shayegani, University of Cincinnati; David Allen Evenhouse, University of Cincinnati; So Yoon Yoon, University of Cincinnati

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further tested for student motivation in the future.Maalouf and Putzeys (2020) blended multiple interventions focusing on learning withtechnology and conducted a hybrid classroom before the pandemic lockdown. The paper waswell structured and used a very consistent standardized language and presented every aspect ofits work in detail explaining how they conducted their intervention and why. Their outcomeswere similar to Davishahl et al. (2022) in the sense that despite its results lacking significance,the students’ written and surveyed responses showed a preference for new changes incomparison to other previous traditional courses.Goldberg et al. (2015) conducted a practice-based intervention focused on student reflection andself-regulation

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MECH - Technical Session 12: Promoting Student Success and Motivation

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elisabeth Smela, University of Maryland, College Park; Vincent Nguyen, University of Maryland, College Park; Natasha Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park

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proved to be daunting, for both participants and organizers.For best possible participant availability the workshop was held during an academicbreak on consecutive days. However, the short calendar span was not conducive toin-depth reflection or detailed course planning, and there was definitely no time forimplementation and testing. Although enthusiasm was high after the workshop, thebeginning of the spring academic semester quickly pushed planned activities to theback burner, and momentum fizzled. Course assignment changes and changes infaculty positions further complicated implementation of the course changes plannedduring the workshop. In addition, the planning and presentation of the workshop contentwas up to the organizers, and this

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MECH - Technical Session 3: Advancements in Teaching Mechanical Engineering

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Joan Tisdale, University of Colorado Boulder

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discussion in [3]). The demographics of those earning Bachelor’s degrees mayhave been skewed by COVID. Further, there are inconsistencies in the timing of the AASHEratings, course counts, and graduates. The data don’t reflect students’ processes of selectinginstitutions and persisting to graduation (e.g., students graduating in 2020-2021 likely wereselecting colleges in ~2016, but the information available and actual sustainability content incourses can vary over time).Results and DiscussionThe results of correlation tests with the 2019-2020 demographics of ME undergraduate degreerecipients are shown in Table 3, across all institutions, public institutions, and private institutions.The dark tan color highlights correlations that meet the

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Golnaz Mirfenderesgi, The Ohio State University; Syedah Zahra Atiq, The Ohio State University

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, and then share their thoughts withthe class [24], [25]. Additionally, the use of discussion boards provides students with a platformto engage in collaborative and reflective discussions on course topics, thereby promoting deeperunderstanding and critical thinking [8], [26]. Furthermore, the "muddiest point" techniqueencourages students to identify and articulate the most challenging or unclear aspects of thematerial, allowing instructors to address these areas of difficulty directly. By integrating theseactive learning strategies into the course, students are provided with opportunities for peerinteraction, self-reflection, and clarification of complex topics, ultimately contributing to a moredynamic and effective learning experience in the

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MECH - Technical Session 11: Integration of Problem-Solving and Design Thinking

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Chris Carroll P.E., Saint Louis University; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University

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engineeringeducation. The significant improvements observed in students' scores on the EntrepreneurialMinset Learning Assessment (ESEMA) surveys indicate that these pedagogical approaches havethe potential to enhance both theoretical understanding and practical skills. Despite the challengespresented by the traditional emphasis on theoretical knowledge, the integration of PBL and EMLhas provided students with practical skills and an entrepreneurial mindset essential for success inthe field.In reflecting on the results of this study, it becomes evident that the integration of Problem-BasedLearning (PBL) and Entrepreneurial Mindset Learning (EML) holds promise for enhancingmechanical engineering education. The significant improvements observed in students

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Brian Tang, Mission Technologies, division of HII

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, the study abroad program was given the green light, and the projectimplementation period in Costa Rica was three weeks. During the program, each student was required to write two journals: a technical one to detailtheir daily work and accomplishments and a second to reflect on their international and culturalexperience. Writing a technical journal can be a valuable way for students to reflect on their daily workand progress. It can also serve as a record of their accomplishments, which may be helpful whenpreparing resumes or applications in the future. Students can use the technical journal to describethe tasks they performed, the challenges they faced, and the strategies they used to overcomethose challenges. They can also reflect on

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 3: Student Success

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eleazar Marquez, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Samuel Garcia, Texas State University

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]. Thoseinstitutions with larger endowments reflected higher performance and retention than thoseinstitutions allocating minimal resources. In addition, school size, climate, and collective efficacywere components reported in the literature which affected student success [32], [33]. Hoy andTarter reported higher achievement rates from institutions who significantly emphasized onacademics as well as faculty trust [34]. Less populated institutions reported higher achievementlevels and higher retention patterns [35], [36], [37], while it was observed that institutions withhigher standards of collective responsibility for learning experienced higher student performancerates. Coleman reported that more than 20% of student success is linked to the family

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MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Sean Tolman P.E., Utah Valley University; Amanda C Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University; Janis P Raje

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faculty mentors. By intentionally structuringHIPs so that students participate in at least one each year, students will build and sustainacademic momentum toward timely completion (Kuh, High-impact Practices: what are they, whohas access to them, and why they matter, 2008)Additional Evidence-Based Elements in CAMThe following are among the evidence-based programs and practices that the CAM project willemploy. Table 2 summarizes some of these planned HIPs for the CAM scholars.E-Portfolios. The research team plans to introduce E-portfolios where students can reflect on andsynthesize their work in various courses and activities. Here they can collect, organize, andexhibit their work on collaborative projects, capstone projects, or undergraduate

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MECH - Technical Session 13: Technological Advancements and Applications

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Alley, Penn State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Penn State University; Alyson G. Eggleston, Penn State University; Ibukun Samuel Osunbunmi, Penn State University; Siu Ling Leung, Penn State University; Stephanie Cutler, Penn State University

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comments, that higher valueassigned to the embedded course appears to have arisen from multiple reasons. Students valued learning the differences between technical writing and generalwriting. After years of taking general writing courses, engineering students appeared to havea need to receive formal training and feedback on how to write as an engineer. Positivecomments about the embedded course reflected that need: “[the course] showed me thedifference between the way that writing was taught to me my who life and how technicalwriting should look,” “[the course] showed me that [technical writing] isn’t so easy that youcan just do it without learning about it,” “[the course] was very different than othertraditional writing courses,” and “[the

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MECH - Technical Session 4: Innovation in Engineering Education Methods

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachel Vitali, The University of Iowa

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. Students can ask any remaining questions they may have 14 Wrap-Up and Reflection about the program and reflect on what they learned about the nature of engineering practice over the semester.Example Lecture: Week 3 – Differentiating STEM Fields Since the first year of most engineering programs consists of mainly science and mathematicscourses, it was pertinent to explicitly describe how engineering is different from these fields and howtechnology interacts with them. The lecture extended these topics to also cover STEAM, where the ‘A’stands for art. The notion of combining art into these fields that are usually viewed as inartistic hasdiscovered a resurgence in the importance of

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nosakhare Iyobosa Idiaghe; Jessica R. Deters, University of Nebraska Lincoln

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design, which began with the students first learning how to do alaboratory set up from scratch, a skill which they had not been exposed to in traditionalclassroom settings.Research writing skills was also a prevalent theme in students’ reflections of their learning.Students reported learning new methodologies of research and report writing from engaging inresearch. Some students gained knowledge on how to conduct a literature review search, writingof an IRB proposal, designing a research poster, while two students responded that they learnedcommunication skills as a result of doing research with members of a team. The students werejust a few weeks into their research and acknowledged being excited about new things that theywere learning. One

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 11: Project and Research-Based Learning Environments

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sara E. Wilson, The University of Kansas

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family responsibilities as a major obstacle. For first generationstudents, 30% reported work responsibilities as a major obstacle and 20% reported familyresponsibilities as a major obstacle. For under-represented minorities, 7% reported workresponsibilities as a major obstacle, and 14% reported family responsibilities as a major obstacle.From these results, it is clear that first generation students in particular struggle with significantoutside demands that could impact their course performance.Only about one quarter of all students responded to the survey, so this may not be fullyrepresentative of all students. It is possible that these responses represent students who are morevested in the course and may not reflect those who are less vested

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 1: Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gergely Sirokman, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Ryan Barlow, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Adrian Rodriguez, zyBooks, a Wiley brand; Alicia Clark, zyBooks, A Wiley Brand; Lauren Fogg, zyBooks, a Wiley Brand

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]. Available:americanthermoform.com. [Accessed February 1, 2023].[19] R. Ramloll, W. Yu, S. Brewster, B. Riedel, M. Burton, and G. Dimigen, "ConstructingSonified Haptic Line Graphs for the Blind Student: First Steps," Proceedings of the fourthInternational ACM Conference on Assistive Technologies, Nov. 2000, pp. 17-25,https://doi.org/10.1145/354324.354330[20] Sonoplanet, “Sonification,” Published Jul. 2022. [Online]. Available:https://www.sonoplanet.com/sonification/. [Accessed February 1, 2023].[21] J. Flowers, "Thirteen Years of Reflection on Auditory Graphing: Promises, Pitfalls, andPotential New Directions," Proceedings of ICAD 05- Eleventh Meeting of the InternationalConference on Auditory Display, Limerick, Ireland, 2005, pp. 406-409.[22] R. Barlow, O. Rios, J. Eakins

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 8: Thermo-Fluids Theory and Computation

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Azar Panah, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus

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technicalexpertise in photographic techniques, such as capturing atmospheric clouds. Assignments aredesigned to be student-driven, encouraging both individuals and mixed teams of undergraduatestudents from diverse majors to create images using their own techniques, and to document theirwork in written reports. The course also addresses philosophical questions such as "What makesan image scientific?" and "What makes an image art?" to encourage students to reflect on theintersection of science and art. The consensus was that an image of fluid flow can be consideredscientific if the conditions of the fluid flow and image production are known, while theinterpretation of whether an image is art is subjective.Despite the course's focus on science, images produced

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MECH - Technical Session 15: Engineering Education Research and Reviews

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohaned Samer Ahmed, Texas A&M Univeristy at Qatar; Osama Desouky, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Marwa AbdelGawad, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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of the post-quiz, correct responses had impressively increased to 60%, and incorrect responseshad decreased to 30 %. This overall improvement reflects positively on the effectiveness of theeducational video applied between the assessments, particularly in enhancing the understanding ofdislocations in materials science.ConclusionsIn conclusion, this paper highlights the significance of addressing the challenges students face invisualizing complex concepts in materials science education, particularly pertaining to dislocationsand their influence on material properties. The development of animated visual aids emerged as apromising solution to enhance understanding and engagement in the classroom setting.Through meticulous planning and

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 2: Thermo-Fluids Projects and Active Learning

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth "Elisha" M.H. Garcia Ph.D., PE, United States Coast Guard Academy

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of retention. Anecdotally,one group that worked on the wind turbines suggested that the wind turbines be painted purplesince insects stay away from ultraviolet light, and therefore the birds would not be attracted toflying into the wind turbines, thus reducing bird kills. Connecting color to bird kills in a fluidmechanics course is at the “Create” level of Bloom’s Taxonomy.ConclusionThe course grades have shown significant improvement with the implementation of a semester-long group project, while the final exam grades do not reflect this. However, with three yearsrunning of the course with the project, it has been noted by the instructors that the students maynot retain each lecture topic or the material on the comprehensive final exam, but

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Walter Huffman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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] J. B. Perry, E. Buten, A. Nightingale, E. Treadway, and A. Johnson, “Designing and Implementing Open-Ended Problems in Engineering Science Courses,” 2023.[28] J. Swenson et al., “Consideration for Scaffolding Open-ended Engineering Problems: Instructor Reflections after Three Years,” in 2021 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), Oct. 2021, pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1109/FIE49875.2021.9637392.[29] J. Mills and D. Treagust, “Engineering Education, Is Problem-Based or Project-Based Learning the Answer,” Aust J Eng Educ, vol. 3, Jan. 2003.Appendices:Example problems: Ice and Water A cube of ice with side length 𝑙 is floating in a cup filled with water. The submerged height of the ice is ℎ. When the ice melts, does the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Poster Session

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bryan MacGavin, Saint Louis University; Jennifer Lynne Tennison, Saint Louis University; Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Saint Louis University; Sridhar S. Condoor, Saint Louis University

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navigation-based class project focused on principles of haptics and promotinginclusive design thinking. With that in mind, a number of design requirements had to be met forthe device. First, the design needed an easily changed component system for rapid adjustments,providing each student team with the ability to modify the HapConnect in their own fashion.With the condensed timeframe for the learning module, simple motor changes were desiredinstead of in-depth code adjustments to reflect physical changes to the device. The deviceadditionally needed to take up minimal arm space, conform tightly to the skin, and adjust forvariability in arm size in order to allow for direct skin contact of the vibration motors. Finally,remote communication between the

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 12: Prerequisite Skills and Knowledge

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arkasama Bandyopadhyay, Texas A&M University; Haejune Kim, Texas A&M University; Phapanin Charoenphol, Texas A&M University

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studytime solving textbook problems [1, 2]. In undergraduate engineering courses, most of thesetextbook problems (and course assessments designed by instructors to include these textbookproblems either verbatim or a variation of these problems) are designed to evaluate the ability ofstudents to recall facts and basic concepts, and apply these concepts in various contexts to solvenumerical problems (Please refer to Tables A.1 and A.2 for sample questions). Students mightdevelop problem-solving skills, partially through pattern-based recognition, by completing theseassignments and also be able to achieve good grades in the course. However, these grades (andoverall GPAs) are often not an accurate reflection of their understanding of

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MECH - Technical Session 7: Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Melanie Bastiaan, Kettering University; Kristy Brinker Brouwer, Kettering University

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completed the survey near the end of each school term, with the Winter termsurveys completed in March 2023, and the Spring term surveys completed in June 2023. TheMECH-431 courses were complete by the time the survey was taken by enrolled students, so theywere able to reflect on the course as a whole at the time of completing the surveys.4.1 HypothesisResults are determined in this study by inductive reasoning. Based on the results of the literaturereview, it is clear that some dynamics systems and controls undergraduate laboratory courses atother institutions have effectively employed hands-on laboratory exercises at low cost. Therefore,a reasonable resulting hypothesis is that low cost physical laboratory experiments can beemployed effectively in